BLUFFTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Bluffton gets an A.
Indiana APRA gives 7 business days with the Public Access Counselor as binding enforcement. MyCase provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 LCH below median. Strong all around.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Bluffton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-12 20:32 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 20:05 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 20:05 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 20:05 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-12 20:05 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · IN Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the IN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
LAMAR T. BROWNING
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JOSE LUIS MURO DEL REAL
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EDGE DEVICE INTRUSIONS
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GUSTAVO CRUZ
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IN
Children Missing From Indiana (Statewide)
Active Indiana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Autumn Burns (IN)
Nevaeh Johnson (IN)
Summer Sylvia (IN)
Dewayne Coleman (IN)
Chade Robinson (IN)
Aireana McCroskey (IN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Indiana Court Cases
Most recent Indiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00255 | DENNISON et al v. CAUDILL et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00829 | PURVIS v. MYERS et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00939 | HERZ v. GOODMAN et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01250 | RUSS v. COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. | 06/12/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00091-1 | USA v. YOUNG | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01249 | BLUE v. CONSOLIDATED CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND MARION COUNTY et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00333 | JUAN PABLO v. OLSON et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00417 | KERNER v. HOPPER et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01011 | RHOTON v. SHORE BEHAVIORAL, LLC d/b/a ETHAN CROSSING OF INDIANAPOLIS | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00749 | DICKEY v. BISIGNANO | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-00270 | GREEN v. GRAY et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00710 | ELLIOTT v. ABSOLUTE CAREGIVERS, LLC | 06/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Indiana. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Corydon?▼
To search arrest warrants in Corydon, IN (Harrison County), contact the Corydon Police Department at 105 N. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-3247), or the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 1445 Gardner Lane NW, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-2195). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/. Court bench warrants appear in IN MyCase at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. The Indiana State Police hold the statewide IDACS warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Harrison County IN (https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/).
During which months are crime rates the highest?▼
In Vincennes, IN (Knox County), as in most U.S. cities, crime rates tend to be higher in summer months (June, July, August) according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data and Bureau of Justice Statistics analyses. Property crime peaks in summer due to longer daylight, more travel, and open windows; violent crime peaks in late summer (July-August). Winter months (December-February) typically show lower crime rates except for holiday-related theft spikes. The Indiana State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.in.gov/isp/ and Vincennes Police Department at https://www.vincennes.org/ publish local data. Sources: FBI UCR (https://ucr.fbi.gov/), BJS (https://bjs.ojp.gov/).
What's the source for arrest records in Indiana?▼
Arrest records in Indiana come from the agency that made the arrest: county sheriffs, city police, and the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Search at https://www.in.gov/idoc/2376.htm shows current and former state-prison inmates. Major county jails: Marion County (Indianapolis) at https://www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office, Lake County at https://www.lakecountysheriff.com/. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IDOC (https://www.in.gov/idoc/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Bedford?▼
For an official criminal history report in Bedford, IN (Lawrence County), the Bedford Police Department Records Division at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 (812-275-1300) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are free at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/).
Where do I look up probate records in Indiana?▼
To look up probate records in Indiana, contact the Circuit or Superior Court Clerk in the county where probate was opened. Most Indiana counties handle probate through the Circuit Court or a designated Probate Division. The IN MyCase portal at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ provides free name and case-number search across all 92 counties; probate is filed under 'EU' (estate, unsupervised) or 'ES' (estate, supervised) case types. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under IC 29-1-7-3.1. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1-$2 per page at the Clerk. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN MyCase (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/), IN Courts (https://www.in.gov/courts/).
What's the source for property records in Hammond?▼
Property records in Hammond, IN (Lake County) are kept by the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219-755-3730), with online deed searches at https://lakecountyin.org/portal/group/recorder. The Lake County Assessor at https://www.lakecountyin.org/portal/group/assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The City of Hammond Treasurer handles city property taxes at https://www.gohammond.com/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $25 first page, $5 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $1/page. Sources: Lake County (https://lakecountyin.org/), Hammond IN (https://www.gohammond.com/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Bluffton, IN
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Bluffton, IN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for IN
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (IN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in IN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in IN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in IN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (IN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Bluffton, IN
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINE SHESTAK | BLUFFTON |
| PERRY JOHNSON | BLUFFTON |
| RICHARD SCHAMERLOH | BLUFFTON |
| SANDRA HULLINGER | BLUFFTON |
| DAWN KAZMIERZAK | BLUFFTON |
| WARREN HAUCK | BLUFFTON |
| JAMES VAN WINKLE | BLUFFTON |
| MARKLE MEDICAL CENTER, INC | BLUFFTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BRC RUBBER GROUP INCORPORATED | BLUFFTON |
| GREEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB | BLUFFTON |
| RAUCH POND | BLUFFTON |
| INDOT BLUFFTON SUB DIST | BLUFFTON |
| ADAMS STREET SPEC BUILDING | BLUFFTON |
| ALMCO STEEL | BLUFFTON |
| TRULAND BUILDING EXPANSION | BLUFFTON |
| WALMART SUPERCENTER #2819 | BLUFFTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | LJ Ross Associates | Written notification about debt |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Bluffton, IN
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana Announces “Hometown Hero”
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Shooter and Getaway Driver Sentenced for Armed Robbery That Left Dollar Store Clerk Wounded
May 26, 2026
FBI Field Office
Shooter and Getaway Driver Sentenced for Armed Robbery That Left Dollar Store Clerk Wounded
May 26, 2026
FBI Field Office
Twelve Members of 'Violent Crown Hill Enterprise' Indicted on Federal RICO Charges, Including Murder
May 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
Disgraced IMPD Sergeant to Spend Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
May 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
Six Drug Traffickers, Including One Illegal Alien, Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
May 13, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Bluffton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Indiana coroner, police officer charged with strangulation and domestic battery
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Cold case solved 53 years after Indiana mom found murdered, her 3-year-old left unharmed on side of road
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19-year-old killed, 2 more people injured in northern Indiana crash
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Wells County prosecutor publicly reprimanded
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1 dead in Wells County mobile home fire
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